14 foods never to be refrigerated
14 foods never to be refrigerated
Many people mistakenly believe that by putting certain foods in the refrigerator, they will prolong their shelf life and avoid waste. But in reality, they only affect the quality of these products and alter their taste. Unique, each food consumed must be kept according to its individual composition. Some food products retain a better taste and nutritional quality if they are not stored in the refrigerator. Some fruits and vegetables, for example, have a better taste when stored at room temperature because the cold accelerates their deterioration, interrupts their maturation process and alters their taste and damages their tastes and smells.
Here is the list of 14 foods that should not be put in the refrigerator:
bananas
Very sensitive to cold, bananas should be kept at room temperature to prevent them from turning black when they are ripe or freezing. If you want them to stay green longer, you can put them in the fridge or in a paper bag.
Onions
Store them in a cool, dry, dark place to prevent them from softening due to moisture from the fridge. In this way, they will preserve their nutritional and taste qualities.
You can, however, keep a freshly chopped onion in the fridge a few days without any problem.
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It is advisable to keep the avocado in a dry place and at room temperature, until it murures. Then, it is possible to put it at fridge , to stop the process of maturation.
On the other hand, if you want to ripen it quickly, place it next to certain fruits such as apples or bananas that release a natural gas called ethylene (it accelerates the ripening process of the neighboring fruits).
Garlic
The effect of cold sprouts garlic and makes its pods rubbery. It is better to place this food in a dry, ventilated and dark place.
eggs
Contrary to popular belief, eggs should be kept at room temperature and not cool. Put in the refrigerator, the shell absorbs the surrounding odors, which can alter the taste of the egg.
Bread
To keep the bread fresh and dry, wrap it in a thick cloth and keep it at room temperature in a dry place. So avoid storing your bread in the refrigerator. If you want to keep it longer, put it in the freezer.
tomatoes
The cold tends to break the cell walls of the tomato, making it bland and floury. If you want her to keep her taste and flavor, keep her away from the refrigerator. The best solution is to buy small quantities and keep them in the kitchen.
Honey
Rich in sugar, honey is a product that can be kept naturally for many years provided it is kept in an airtight container away from light. When refrigerated, it crystallizes, hardens and becomes difficult to use.
melons
By depositing the whole melon in the refrigerator, it loses its antioxidants. It is best to keep it at room temperature in a dry place.
Ketchup
Ketchup contains a lot of salt, vinegar and sugar. These natural preservatives allow it to be kept at room temperature, provided of course to keep the product for a few days in a room at less than 20 degrees.
Potatoes :
The potatoes, put in the refrigerator, lose their taste and their texture is altered. They become granular and sweeter. It is therefore advisable to keep them in a dark and cool place.
Citrus
Deposited in the refrigerator, some citrus fruit such as oranges, lemons and mandarins are delivered to the moisture of the latter. For better preservation, put them in a dry place, not too hot and avoid that they do not touch each other or that they are not in contact with another variety of fruits.
cucumbers
Low temperatures damage the cucumber and damage its texture. If you put it in the vegetable drawer of the fridge, its taste risk of being altered. Just keep it in the vegetable basket, out of the fridge.
carrots
Badly supporting cold weather, carrots quickly rot and become watery. It is best to put them in a sheltered place and place them in a plastic bag with holes to keep them moist (shelf life 1 to 3 weeks).
jam
Designed to be stored for a period of time, it is not necessary to store unopened jam jars in the refrigerator. Just keep them well closed in a clean and dry place.
Nuts :
No need to put them in the refrigerator, the nuts can perfectly be kept in a cool and dark place.
Coffee :
It is strongly discouraged to put the coffee in the refrigerator, because its taste will deteriorate. The latter will also capture the odors of food stored in the refrigerator. To keep it in better condition, place it in a sealable jar and put it in a dry place.
